AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoASX & Banking: ANZ warns New Zealand’s recovery is uneven and faces upside inflation risk, keeping central banks cautious—an external reminder for Australian rate expectations. Payments & Fraud: ASIC flags a surge in deepfake celebrity/politician scams, with Albanese the most impersonated figure; meanwhile, Mastercard payment disruptions hit Australia after a scheduled update, leaving customers unable to pay via cards and mobile wallets. Superannuation & Policy: Labor and the Coalition are lining up gambling advertising reforms, with wagering inducements “wound back,” plus momentum on NDIS reform and news bargaining changes. Housing & Lending: Investors retreating from Sydney and Melbourne is reshaping loan flows, lifting average loan sizes in WA/QLD/SA as borrowers chase capital growth elsewhere. Financial Crime: AFP arrests a second alleged NDIS fraud suspect tied to $5m in bogus claims. Energy & Commodities: A weekly mining watchlist spotlights uranium, copper, gold and lithium catalysts, including lithium price scenarios and supply risks. Trade & Investment: NSW Premier Chris Minns announces an India visit focused on trade, investment and sectors like clean energy and critical minerals.
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